Miscellaneous Patents (Class 280/1)
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Patent number: 11912308Abstract: An autonomous vehicle allows passengers to transfer from a passenger vehicle, which is a relatively large vehicle, to the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle is provided with an autonomous travel control unit (steering control unit) configured to, when the passenger vehicle is stopped, cause the autonomous vehicle to pull up alongside the passenger vehicle such that an entrance (second entrance) of the autonomous vehicle is placed next to an entrance (first entrance) of the passenger vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Shin Sakurada, Katsuya Hoshi, Hiroaki Sugiyama, Masahisa Sawada, Hiroyuki Ito, Makoto Segi, Hiroki Hattori
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Patent number: 11192411Abstract: A trailer anti-theft device is disclosed which provides a protective coupler shell that surrounds an affixed hitch ball, and which surrounds a received hitch coupler. The protective coupler shell can be selectively disengaged, such as by unlocking, to allow access to and removal of the hitch coupler from the affixed hitch ball.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Inventors: Kevin D. Pair, John E. Fortner
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Patent number: 11060373Abstract: The invention relates to a well bore control apparatus, system and method for sealing a well bore. The invention relates to a well bore control apparatus comprising a housing having a guide element defining a path, the housing defining a throughbore for receiving a tubular, a first tapered gate and a tapered second gate located within the housing, the first and second gates being adapted to engage with the guide element. In use the first and second gates are moveable along the path defined by the guide element in a direction substantially transverse to the throughbore between an open position of the throughbore and a closed position of the throughbore. The well bore control apparatus comprises a first seal seat for forming a first seal with the first gate in the closed position to seal the throughbore. The well bore control apparatus may include a second seal seat. The second seal seat may be adapted for forming a second seal with the second gate in the closed position to seal the throughbore.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: ENOVATE SYSTEMS LIMITEDInventor: Stuart Ellison
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Patent number: 10989010Abstract: The invention relates to a well bore control apparatus, system and method for sealing a well bore. The invention relates to a well bore control apparatus comprising a housing having a guide element defining a path, the housing defining a throughbore for receiving a tubular, a first tapered gate and a tapered second gate located within the housing, the first and second gates being adapted to engage with the guide element. In use the first and second gates are moveable along the path defined by the guide element in a direction substantially transverse to the throughbore between an open position of the throughbore and a closed position of the throughbore. The well bore control apparatus comprises a first seal seat for forming a first seal with the first gate in the closed position to seal the throughbore. The well bore control apparatus may include a second seal seat. The second seal seat may be adapted for forming a second seal with the second gate in the closed position to seal the throughbore.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: ENOVATE SYSTEMS LIMITEDInventor: Stuart Ellison
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Patent number: 10085906Abstract: A medical apparatus for standing aid comprising a backrest (4) that has at least one side thereof provided with a crank rocker mechanism that comprises a crank mechanism (1), a triangular linkage mechanism (2), and a rocker mechanism (3), the crank mechanism (1) being rotatably connected to the triangular linkage mechanism (2) such that an included angle between a second driven link (BE) of the triangular linkage mechanism (2) and the crank mechanism (1) is always smaller than 90°, and the crank mechanism (1) driving the triangular linkage mechanism (2), the rocker mechanism (3) and the backrest (4) connected to the triangular linkage mechanism (2) to perform interactive movement repeatedly along a predetermined curve trajectory in response to a driving force coming from a drive effect of a driving unit (100), so that the backrest (4) connected to the second driven link (BE) assists a trainee in standing up repeatedly by obliquely supporting the trainee's waist.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Hefei University of TechnologyInventors: Ping Zhao, Jiaoyun Yang, Lihong Zhu, Liang Zhang, Ning An, Ping Zhang, Aiguo Wang, Liuqi Jin, Xia Que
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Patent number: 9661923Abstract: A table and accessory unit assembly includes a height-adjustable table, a freestanding accessory unit and a docking mechanism. The height-adjustable table and freestanding accessory unit are supported on a surface. The height-adjustable table includes a tabletop and a height-adjusting mechanism that is configured to move the tabletop relative to the surface. The docking mechanism is configured to couple the freestanding accessory unit to the height-adjustable table. When the freestanding accessory unit is coupled to the height-adjustable table, the freestanding accessory unit moves relative to the surface as the tabletop moves relative to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Inventor: John Stephen Lanphear
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Patent number: 9608343Abstract: A coaxial connector junction includes first and second coaxial connectors. The first coaxial connector includes: a first central conductor extension; a first outer conductor extension spaced apart from and circumferentially surrounding the first central conductor extension; and a first dielectric spacer interposed between the first central conductor extension and the first outer conductor extension. The second coaxial connector includes: a second central conductor extension; a second outer conductor extension spaced apart from and circumferentially surrounding the second central conductor extension; and a second dielectric spacer interposed between the second central conductor extension and the second outer conductor extension.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, Ronald A. Vaccaro
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Patent number: 9566468Abstract: A system for balance training exercise comprises a rigid balance board having a substantially planar top surface. First and second rails are positioned on a bottom surface of the balance board, substantially opposite each other. A nose cap is positioned on a front end of the balance board. A tail cap is positioned on a rear end of the balance board. A bottom surface of the first and second rails, the nose cap, and the tail cap are substantially co-planar. A nose stop is positioned on the nose cap and a tail stop is positioned on the tail cap, wherein the nose and tail stops extend beyond the bottom surface of the nose and tail caps, respectively. A balance device is removably positioned in contact with the bottom surface of the balance board or the bottom surface of the first and second rail, the nose cap, and the tail cap.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Inventor: Brian Crist
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Patent number: 9472928Abstract: A coaxial connector junction includes first and second coaxial connectors. The first coaxial connector engages the second coaxial connector, a substantially cylindrical member of a first central conductor extension of the first connector being inserted into the cavity of a second central conductor extension of the second connector, and a second outer conductor extension of the second connector being inserted into a first outer conductor extension of the first connector such that a capacitive element is created between the first and second outer conductor extensions by a gap between the first outer conductor extension and the second outer conductor extension. At least one of a length of the gap, an inner diameter of the second outer conductor extension, a thickness and dielectric constant of the capacitive element is selected such that the return loss of the junction is maintained below a preselected level over a preselected frequency range.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventor: Jeffrey D. Paynter
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Patent number: 9428156Abstract: The present disclosure provides vehicle transportation and storage assemblies that can include a moving frame coupled to a loading frame and a support frame extending at an angle other than normal from the moving frame to the loading frame. Vehicle moving, storage, and/or maintenance methods are provided that can include supporting a vehicle with an assembly in a first position, with the first position supporting the vehicle substantially parallel to the road surface, and pivoting the assembly to support the vehicle in a second position, the second position supporting the vehicle substantially normal to the road surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Inventor: Tim Davison
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Patent number: 8706361Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively activating a gravity down mode of a hydraulic system during operation of a lift gate. An electronic control circuit is added to hydraulic control circuitry and is configured to selectively interrupt the power down mode or gravity down mode of operation of the hydraulic system based on either a manual input (override) or a sensed condition and switch to the other mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: RS Drawings, LLCInventor: Karapet Ablabutyan
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Patent number: 8682530Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle, including: an electromagnetic actuator configured to generate an actuator force and including a sprung-side unit connected to a sprung portion, an unsprung-side unit connected to an unsprung portion, and an electromagnetic motor; a connecting mechanism; and a controller including a target-actuator-force determining portion, the determining portion being configured to determine a target actuator force based on: (a) a required acting force that is a force required to act between the sprung and unsprung portions; and (b) an inertial force of one of the sprung-side and unsprung-side units, while utilizing: a first transfer function by which is outputted an amount of a displacement of the one of the sprung-side and unsprung-side units when the actuator force is inputted; and a second transfer function by which is outputted an actual acting force which actually acts between the sprung and unsprung portions when the displacement amount is inputted.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Tomomichi Nakamura
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Patent number: 8597602Abstract: A system and method scrub a vapor. In one embodiment, a vacuum truck scrubber system includes a liquid vat. The liquid vat comprises liquid. The system also includes a first carbon canister. The liquid vat is connected to the first carbon canister. The first carbon canister contains carbon. In addition, the system includes a second carbon canister. The first carbon canister is connected to the second carbon canister. The second carbon canister contains carbon. In addition, the system includes a third carbon canister. Moreover, the system includes that a vapor comprising contaminants is fed to the liquid vat and is introduced from the liquid vat to the first carbon canister wherein a portion of the contaminants are removed from the vapor. The vapor is introduced from the first carbon canister to the second carbon canister wherein another portion of the contaminants are removed from the vapor.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Global Vapor Control, Inc.Inventors: Alan Finley, Lisha Salathiel, Daryl Archuleta
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Patent number: 8521370Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively activating a gravity down mode of a hydraulic system during operation of a lift gate. An electronic control circuit is added to hydraulic control circuitry and is configured to selectively interrupt the power down mode or gravity down mode of operation of the hydraulic system based on either a manual input (override) or a sensed condition and switch to the other mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: RS Drawings, LLCInventor: Karapet Ablabutyan
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Patent number: 8146925Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle assembly, such as a metal face seal, that includes a break-in lubricant compound. The assembly lubricant compound may reduce friction and scoring between contacting surfaces of the assembly, especially during the initial break-in of the assembly. During the initial break-in period, the compound may permit the contacting surfaces of the assembly to seat, or establish a pattern of surface mating, with limited wear and with limited material transfer or scoring.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Donald Orville Johannsen, Timothy Bernard French, Megan Emley Weston
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Publication number: 20110006491Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making a hot stamped coated steel sheet product, comprising the steps of pre-coating a steel strip or sheet with aluminium—or aluminium alloy, cutting said pre-coated steel strip or sheet to obtain a pre-coated steel blank, heating the blank in a furnace preheated to a temperature and during a time defined by diagram according to thickness, at a heating rate VC between 20 and 700° C. comprised between 4 and 12° C./s and at a heating rate VC? between 500 and 700° C. comprised between 1.5 and 6° C./s, to obtain a heated blank; then transferring said heated blank to a die, hot stamping the heated blank in the die obtain a hot stamped steel sheet product, cooling at a mean rate Vr between the exit of the heated blank from the furnace, down to 400° C., of at least 30° C./s.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: ArcelorMittal FranceInventors: Dominique SPEHNER, Ronald KEFFERSTEIN, Pascal DRILLET
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Publication number: 20100109275Abstract: An independent suspension for a rear wheel of an agricultural vehicle includes upper and lower longitudinal trailing members that are each secured at a chassis location for pivoting movement about respective upper and lower, horizontally extending axes. A planetary gear mount is secured between the trailing members at upper and lower attachments that are spaced from the chassis ends of the trailing members; and a spring attachment protrudes from the planetary gear mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Silvano Sandri, Valter Asteggiano
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Publication number: 20090320713Abstract: The Application discloses People & Cargo Transit Systems & Vehicles (PCTSV), using Narrow Vehicles (NV), which can have the form of a Bus, Train, Tram, Maglev, Mono-Rail or even Car or Truck. A preferred version of which is Single Seat Wide or below 70 cm wide, preferably a Bus type to need no Rail, using Dedicated Narrow Lanes adjacent to Curbside of existing intra-city streets or limits of inter-city roads. Said NV and Lane have Anti-Roll Over Means to stabilize such a narrow vehicle, which also eliminate NV Swaying even when NV is a Bus or Car with has no inherent Sway Limiting. Being Ultra Narrow with No Sway and Running at Curbside results in Negligible or No Blocking of other vehicles by NV.Said Lane/Tack, Anti-Sway & Anti-Roll Structures all Allow being Run Over by other Traffic and have structures not to be damaged, thus can be crossed over at Crossroads and other entrances and exits along said Lane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventor: AHMAD AMIRI
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Publication number: 20090218437Abstract: A control actuator system. The novel system includes a control surface mounted on a body and adapted to move in a first direction relative to the body, and a first mechanism for storing energy as the control surface moves in the first direction and releasing the stored energy to move the control surface in a second direction opposite the first direction. In an illustrative embodiment, the system is adapted to rotate an aerodynamic control surface of a rolling missile, and the first mechanism is a torsional spring arranged such that rotating the control surface in the first direction winds up the spring and releasing the spring causes the control surface to oscillate back and forth, alternating between the first and second directions. In a preferred embodiment, the spring has a spring constant such that the control surface oscillates at a natural frequency matching a roll rate of the missile.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Samuel D. Sirimarco, Gerald E. Van Zee
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Publication number: 20090146396Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle strap assembly for a snowboard binding. The strap assembly includes a middle strap portion having a stiffening panel with a longitudinal slot defining upper and lower rails, and at least one stiffening member that engages the upper and lower rails. The invention also relates to a method for adjusting the stiffness of a strap assembly for a snowboard binding.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: K-2 CORPORATIONInventor: Treu Hahnenberger
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Publication number: 20090084285Abstract: The carnival ride has a travel path for cars with seats and at least one screen arranged adjacent to the travel path. In order to design the carnival ride in such a way that the passengers in the car have an optimal gaming experience, the screen follows the car at least along a section of its travel distance. In this way, the passengers in the car have a very long-lasting visual contact with the screen or with the movie shown on the screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Alexander Verl, Gino De-Gol
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Publication number: 20090066067Abstract: An airbag module for a motor vehicle includes a gas sack that can be inflated with gas to protect an occupant, a gas generator for generating the gas provided for inflating the gas sack, and an additional cooling device comprising an openable reservoir for storing a coolant. The reservoir is opened when the gas sack is inflated, so that the coolant for cooling the gas used to inflate the gas sack can come into contact with the gas. The cooling device comprises a movement generating device that opens the reservoir to release the coolant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Dirk Meissner, Juan Fernandez, Kliment Vidolov, Dieter Markfort, Thomas Lube, Michael Hansel
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Publication number: 20090046609Abstract: A mobile customer service station operating within a wireless multi-hop communication network includes a console on a wheeled chassis. The console carries and houses a number of components which are used in merchandising operations to conclude customer purchase transactions. The items supported externally on the console are a printer for printing purchase receipts, customer credit charge agreements and records of transactions, and a magnetic card reader for reading information from a magnetic stripe of a customer's credit card. In one embodiment, the operation of the printer, credit card reader and the cash drawer is controlled by a multi-function control unit located within an enclosure of the console. The control unit is electrically powered by a self-contained power source which is preferably a deep cycle rechargeable battery. The console also houses a transceiver unit which under the control of the control unit is capable of interactive communication with a premises network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Steven E. Koenck, Alan G. Bunte, Robert C. Meier, Phillip Miller, Julie Ann Miller, Roger L. Wolf, George E. Hanson
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Publication number: 20080303227Abstract: A model vehicle chassis has a main body and a front right suspension connected with the main body. The front right suspension has a lower suspension arm which includes a frontward piece and a mating rearward piece. Both the frontward and rearward pieces include frontward and rearward left connecting arms which extend toward and are connected with the main body. The frontward left connecting arm has a first cup and the rearward left connecting arm has a second cup. A shaft is connected with a front right lower portion of the main body. A pin runs through the shaft so that the forward and rearward ends of the pin extend through opposing ends of the shaft and engages the first and second cups, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Pak Chi Chun Idiot
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Publication number: 20080290616Abstract: An improved personal propulsion device that generally imparts thrust directly to the user. The device allows hands free control of thrust magnitude and direction so both hands can grasp and control bicycle handlebars and brakes, watercraft paddles, ski poles or other apparatuses. The device is adjustable vertically, on the users' back, higher to allow sitting in a canoe or wheelchair and lower for standing on skates, skis, kick scooters etc. A user on a bicycle may prefer to lean forward for comfort and aerodynamics, a device adjustment compensates and delivers level thrust. A user on a snowboard or skateboard stands oblique to the direction of travel, a device adjustment allows in line thrust. Both users' hands and arms are free to balance, protect others by pushing off or break a fall. The present invention can be provided as separate modules that allow interchangeability and use with a direct drive mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Donald Wesley Burgess, JR.
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Patent number: 7445225Abstract: A land sail-propelled vehicle includes a one-piece molded body defining a seat in a top surface thereof. At least one tubular rear axle guide is bonded to, or molded into, a rear portion of the body. A rear axle assembly, including at least one rear axle, is removably insertable into the at least one rear axle guide. A tubular port is bonded to, or molded into, a front portion of the body. A steering assembly is removably insertable into the port. Tires, ice blades, or the like are attachable to the ends of the rear axle assembly and steering assembly so as to engage an underlying solid surface. A sail assembly is detachably connected to the steering assembly to propel the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Inventor: Thomas M. Volk
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Publication number: 20080245540Abstract: A work vehicle, such as a motor grader, comprises a frame, a ripper, a tie bar attached to the frame, and a four-bar linkage attached to and disposed between the ripper and the tie bar for transferring a load between the ripper and the frame via the four-bar linkage and the tie bar. The four-bar linkage and the tie bar are co-planar with respect to a plane within which the four-bar linkage is movable relative to the frame. A toolbar for the ripper is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Travis Alan Shekleton, Leroy Ernest Kraske, Jefferson Scott Reynolds, David John Rix
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Publication number: 20080132372Abstract: The invention relates to an infinitely variable transmission comprising a support body, several peripheral gears which are mounted on the support body or on elements that are mechanically coupled thereto in such a way that the rotating shafts thereof are oriented parallel to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2005Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventor: Albrecht Baumann
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Publication number: 20080122189Abstract: A vehicle for distribution of catering products, comprising a loading space in which at least one storage container for beverage is provided, as well as a set-up place for further catering products, wherein a delivery hose is provided which is coupled or can be coupled to the storage container and is received or can be received in a storage provision, wherein cooling means are provided for cooling the storage container and/or beverage received therein and for cooling the delivery hose in the storage provision.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: HEINEKEN SUPPLY CHAIN B.V.Inventor: HENDRIK JAN FOPPEN
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Publication number: 20070252348Abstract: A joint and a main beam of a container semi-trailer provided with the joint. The joint includes a first connecting plate disposed on a connecting end of a first main beam of the container semi-trailer, wherein at least one side of the first connecting plate extends outwardly and forms a first extension, first connecting holes are disposed on the first connecting plate and the first extension; a second connecting plate is disposed on the connecting end of a second main beam of the container semi-trailer, wherein at least one side extends outwardly and forms a second extension, second connecting holes corresponding to the first connecting holes are disposed on the second connecting plate and the second extension; and fasteners are inserted into the first and second connecting holes and fastened to connect the connecting ends of the two main beams to form a complete main beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Zhuoan Wu, Liangfu Xie, Xiya Li
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Publication number: 20070205239Abstract: In an object carrier for supporting apparatus such as a minicomputer, a navigation apparatus or cell phones, which carrier comprises a foot adapted to be attached to a support surface, a top part for supporting an apparatus holder or directly an apparatus, and a flexible arm extending between the foot and the top part, the flexible arm is releasably connectible at least to the foot by a plug-in connection consisting of a receptacle part formed at least in the foot for receiving an end of the flexible arm in a rotationally fixed relationship and the plug-in connection further includes locking means for firmly retaining, and releasably locking, the end of the flexible arm in the foot and respectively, top part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Harald Richter
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Patent number: 7188005Abstract: Operational states of one or more operators employed in a vehicle are detected to generate operational information corresponding to the detected operational states. Also, one or more traveling states of the vehicle are detected to generate traveling information corresponding to the detected traveling states. There is provided a table storing correspondency between various operational and traveling information and various sound control information, and sound control information corresponding to generated operational or traveling information is obtained with reference to the table. Sound signal is generated on the basis of the obtained sound control information to auditorily inform a user of the vehicle of the operational or traveling state of the vehicle. Contents of the table may be changed as desired by the user. There may be provided a plurality of tables so that the user can select any one of the tables.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Yamaha CorporationInventors: Nobukazu Toba, Kiyohisa Sugii, Yukio Tada, Motoaki Miyabe, Osamu Maeda, Akihiro Yoshizawa
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Patent number: 6848647Abstract: A method wherein a vehicle is capable of movement on or over land, and/or on, over, or under water. Various body, wing, tail, and/or outrigger shapes facilitate movement and develop lift. Buoyancy or semi-buoyancy is developed utilizing various chambers to contain controlled volumes of gaseous or liquid substances. Motion is augmented by propulsion or repulsion mechanisms, including pressurized liquid stream jet (PJET) propulsion. The vehicle is capable of modifying its shape and/or the curvature of various parts, such as wings, tails, and/or outriggers, by manipulating the internal skeleton, the internal compartments supporting the external surfaces, and/or the internal pressure of the shape. Control Agents with mechanized or manual support manage the vehicle's operations controlling various movement particular information, as well as baseline algorithms, such as wind speed, currents, and location.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Testing Technologies, Inc.Inventor: H. Victoria Albrecht
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Publication number: 20040217559Abstract: A device for damping pressure pulsations, in electronically regulatable vehicle brake systems for damping the pressure pulsations that are caused by pressure generators in a hydraulic circuit connected to it. The device has a housing which encloses a damping chamber and also has at least one hydraulic connection opening into the damping chamber, and a throttle device. The housing and throttle device are embodied as a compact damping unit that can be preassembled, is economical, and can be anchored in only a few work steps to the hydraulic block of an electronically regulatable vehicle brake system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Michael Schlitzkus, Andreas Weh, Peter Roth, Bernd Lutz, Sabine Ertl, Tomoya Ideguchi
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Patent number: 6793226Abstract: A large round baler includes a pair of ground wheels carried at opposite ends of an axle which is suspended from the frame of the baler by a pair of parallel, transversely spaced arms having first ends secured to the axle, and having second ends coupled to the frame by a self-aligning bearing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Jean Viaud, Aurelien Chabassier
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Publication number: 20040066009Abstract: A land vehicle has four wheels (10) by which the vehicle is driven and steered and the wheels are driven by hydraulic motors (11). In one arrangement the vehicle is steered by at least one pair of steerable wheels and supply of fluid to the motors is arranged to reduce the speed of a wheel or wheels at one side of the vehicle during turning. The vehicle can also be operated in the skid steer mode with the wheels locked in a straight ahead position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventor: Ian William Lewis
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Publication number: 20030173123Abstract: In a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) employing a hybrid system using both an internal combustion engine and a second motor/generator as a propelling power source for vehicle propulsion, and also employing a first generator driven by the engine for power generation, an integrated HEV control system is provided to control the engine, and the first and second motor/generators. The integrated HEV control system permits operation of only the second motor/generator as the propelling power source to establish a motor propelled vehicle driving mode and simultaneously basically inhibits operation of the engine, when satisfying at least a condition that the engine misfire occurs. If a power generation requirement or a battery recharge requirement is present during the misfire period, operation of the engine is temporarily permitted for driving the first motor/generator only for a battery recharge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Jun Nakanowatari
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Patent number: 6591168Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for automatically adjusting the output of presentation content based upon vehicle conditions. The method determines whether one of a plurality of vehicle conditions exists, such as conditions related to vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle speed, rate of change in vehicle direction, vehicle emergencies, cellular phone or headphone activation, radar detector activation, noise level decibels above a certain value, etc. The method determines an output format based on the determined vehicle conditions. The method outputs at least a portion of the presentation content based on the determined output format. The determined output format includes display format information, such as text font or icon size information or map detail. The presentation content can also include audio content.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Intellisist, Inc.Inventors: Gilad Odinak, Hakan Kostepen
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Publication number: 20030044627Abstract: Disclosed are a resin sheet that has a resin layer which is made up of a thermoplastic resin and which has a degree of orientation of not less than 0.0002 and not more than 0.0020, and a thermoformed article and laminate structure. The resin sheet is preferably employed in a thermoforming process. Particlarly favorable application of the resin sheet is a paintless film, which is usually thermoformed and then laminated to a molten resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Kenichi Higashi, Kouichi Yanase
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Publication number: 20030025283Abstract: A connector includes a connector body, a post member, and a fastener member. In one embodiment, the connector provides for coupling a coaxial cable having a center conductor, an insulator core, an outer conductor, and a sheath to a terminal device. A nut coupled to either the connector body or post member can be used on the connector to make the connection to the device. The post member has a cavity that accepts the center conductor and insulator core of a coaxial cable. An outer cavity is formed by the connector body and the post member such that the outer conductor and the sheath of a coaxial cable are positioned therebetween. The fastener member, in a pre-installed first configuration is movably fastened onto the connector body. The fastener member can be moved toward the nut into a second configuration in which the fastener member coacts with the connector body so that the connector sealingly grips the coaxial cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2000Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: Noah P Montena
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Publication number: 20030020243Abstract: An unmanned vehicle for displacing manure in a stable or field which comprises a steering unit for steering the vehicle and a frame. Two wheels and a manure displacing blade which depend from the frame provide the entire support for the vehicle, the vehicle's center of gravity being in an axis which falls between the wheels and the blade. A freely turnable circular bumper is also carried by the frame and prevents the vehicle from colliding with obstacles in the area wherein it operates. The vehicle also includes orientation and steering components as well as sensors for controlling the course of travel of the vehicle within the area and,such as the circular bumper, to prevent it from colliding with obstacles in the area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: Lely Research Holding AGInventor: Van den Berg Karel
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Publication number: 20020185826Abstract: A dual-shaft link direction control structure of a light bicycle comprises a fixing rod, an upper turntable, a lower turntable, two auxiliary rods, and a link. The rear end of the fixing rod is connected with the front-end portion of a frame of a light bicycle, and the front end thereof is inserted by a control handle pivotally connected with the upper and lower turntables. The upper and lower turntables are pivotally connected with the two auxiliary rods. One end of the auxiliary rods is pivotally connected with one end of the link. The other end of the link is pivotally connected with a front fork portion of the light bicycle. The upper and lower turntables, the two auxiliary rods, and the link can facilitate direction control and ride of the light bicycle. Moreover, the volume of the light bicycle can be shrunk, hence achieving convenience in use and storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: Tseng-Hsien Chen, Tsuan Hung Chen
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Publication number: 20020030329Abstract: A connector includes a connector body, a post member, and a fastener member. In one embodiment, the connector provides for coupling a coaxial cable having a center conductor, an insulator core, an outer conductor, and a sheath to a terminal device. A nut coupled to either the connector body or post member can be used on the connector to make the connection to the device. The post member has a cavity that accepts the center conductor and insulator core of a coaxial cable. An outer cavity is formed by the connector body and the post member such that the outer conductor and the sheath of a coaxial cable are positioned therebetween. The fastener member, in a pre-installed first configuration is movably fastened onto the connector body. The fastener member can be moved toward the nut into a second configuration in which the fastener member coacts with the connector body so that the connector sealingly grips the coaxial cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2000Publication date: March 14, 2002Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: Noah P. Montena
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Publication number: 20010004969Abstract: An article transporting/storing apparatus is provided for efficiently transporting or storing articles that are different in size, form or number. First and second coupling members crossing each other are disposed between each pair of adjacent posts such that a spacing therebetween can be freely changed. An article carrier is removably attached to the insides of the four posts for carrying articles on the article carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2000Publication date: June 28, 2001Inventor: Tomoaki Arai
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Patent number: 6170837Abstract: An assembly for wheels which are mountable on objects, such as in-line skates and wheel chairs, which have a frame for receiving the wheel.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Inventor: Charles Ross
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Patent number: 6059843Abstract: A navigation system includes a driver presence sensor and engine running detection circuitry. When the detection circuitry determines that the engine of the vehicle is not running, the navigation system enters a low power mode. When the presence of the driver is detected, the navigation system begins power up, switching from a low power to a full power operational mode. If the detection circuitry does not determine that the engine is running within a predetermined time period, the navigation system reenters the low power mode. The detection circuitry monitors the vehicle's electrical system and determines that the engine is running when an AC content exceeds a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Magellan DIS, Inc.Inventor: Michael O. Kirkhart
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Patent number: 6055479Abstract: A navigation system includes a driver presence sensor and engine running detection circuitry. When the detection circuitry determines that the engine of the vehicle is not running, the navigation system enters a low power mode. When the presence of the driver is detected, the navigation system begins power up, switching from a low power to a full power operational mode. If the detection circuitry does not determine that the engine is running within a predetermined time period, the navigation system reenters the low power mode. The detection circuitry monitors the vehicle's electrical system and determines that the engine is running when an AC content exceeds a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1999Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Magellan DIS, Inc.Inventors: Michael O. Kirkhart, Larry E. Spencer, II
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Patent number: 5607752Abstract: An FRP product of the state that a printed material is covered on its back surface side with a transparent surface mat by coating a surface of a mold with a gel coating to become an outer surface through a mold release agent, laying a glass mat of unsaturated polyester resin-impregnated reinforced fiber on the gel coating, further laying a glass mat of the same material sufficiently by pressure of a roller or a brush on the gel coating, laying a printed material for indicating the material at an arbitrary position thereon, laying, for example, a transparent surface mat of unsaturated polyester resin-impregnated glass fiber by pressure of a presser such as a roller or a brush or the like on the printed material, and hardening together them, and an indication method thereof is obtained.Thus, an indication of the material of the FRP product to be displayed on a back surface side of the hand-lay-up FRP product can be accurately confirmed from outside for a long period of time.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kuniyuki Harada, Kazutaka Sawada, Yoshiteru Hosoya, Tetsuo Shibusawa
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Patent number: 5431423Abstract: A boat and utility trailer including an elongated, cylindrical wheel rotatably mounted on the trailer axle between the conventional trailer wheels to support the trailer on sand, mud or the like as the trailer is towed over soft terrain by a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment the boat and utility trailer is characterized by a horizontal tongue support provided with an axle support or bracket extending vertically downwardly from each end of the tongue support. An axle extends through the axle supports and a trailer wheel is journalled for rotation on each end of the axle. A tongue extends forwardly from the tongue support and is fitted with a trailer hitch on the extending end for connection to a towing vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1994Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Inventor: Joe W. Moreland, Sr.
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Patent number: RE40244Abstract: Improved vacuum actuated display ornaments which adhere to surfaces by self-suction are improved by a wall thickness at the center of mass thicker than their peripheral wall thickness.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: We-Flex, LLCInventors: Douglas M. Sheffield, Jr., Tamara K. Sheffield